Debris and Silt at Deadwoman Crossing

Photograph of debris and silt on concrete corner post at Deadwomans Crossing. County black-top road in immediate foregeound covered with water. Deer Creek was bank full at time photo was made.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Storage for Protection

Photograph of a view of a pond from the spillway. Pond has detention storage to protect state and county highways and cropland from flood damage. Fence will be above permanent water level.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Failure to Seed to Permanent Vegetation

Photograph of a waterway constructed above a natural draw. Owner failed to seed to permanent vegetation. Upper part of field is terraced to discharge runoff into the waterway. Photo made shortly after 6-inch rain. Soil in waterway was washed away to depth of cultivation.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Water Damage

Photograph of debris and silt on concrete corner post at Dead Woman's Crossing. County black-top road in immediate foreground covered with water. Deer Creek was bank full at time photo was made.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Full Pipe Discharge

Photograph of SCS Technician Dan Hamill viewing full pipe discharge from stockwater pond that has detention storage of flood water designed to protect cropland and roads below the structure.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

No Soil Loss After Rain

Photograph of wheat planted on contour with terraces. This field was subjected to an excess of 6-inch rainstorm. No soil loss nor damage to the crop. Looking down a terrace channel.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

No Soil Loss After Significant Rainfall

Photograph of West side of SH 54. Wheat planted on contour with terraces. This field subjected to an excess of 6-inch rainstorm. No soil loss nor damage to the crop.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Non-terraced Field damage by Rain

Photograph of this Non-terraced cropland field is across the highway east of pictures OK-1007-10 and OK-1007-12. Six inch rain caused numerous rill gullies. The field had to be reworked and reseeded.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Runoff Water Damage

Photograph of runoff water from unprotected cropland fields deposited silt and topsoil over part of the road. Excess water washed part of black top road material down the natural drain.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Severe Erosion, Sild Deposits in Stock Pond

Photograph of the lower portion of a natural draw. Erosion severe with silt being deposited in stock water pond across road. Surface of pond water can be seen beneath trees in distance.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Silt and Water Over County Road

Photograph of silt and water from Deer Creek over county black top road at Dead Woman's Crossing. Mud bar blocks entrance to bridge.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Silt Fan

Photograph of a silt fan formed in channel of terraces. Result of over 6-inch rain in several hours. Note crop residue on surface. Farming operations had been performed on contour. Large body of water is the erosion control dam.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water and Silt Over County Road

Photograph of water and silt over county road at Dead Woman's Crossing. Timber and silt carried by Deer Creek over cropland field. Result of 6 inch rainstorm over watershed.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water and Silt Over County Road

Photograph of water and silt over county road at Deadwoman Crossing. Timber and silt carried by Deer Creek over cropland field. Result of 6 inch rainstorm over watershed.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of an unterraced cropland field that lies across the highway east of pictures OK-1007-10 and OK-1007-12. Six-inch rain caused numerous rill gullies. The field had to be reworked and reseeded. OK-1007-11.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History